So, I’m back. After the paint dried, I gave the vase another light sanding. It’s not a bad idea after sanding, to wipe the piece down with a non-fuzzy rag dampened with paint thinner. That will get rid of any excess dust and further smooth the surface.
I’m pleased with the color and the texture so […]
Finally! I have a day where I can again work on my poor Roseville Vase…remember how she began? I started by sanding the vase with a fine grit paper, being careful not to dig into the repairs too deeply. When finished, I donned my old lady super magnified reading glasses and checked the vase over […]
I’m back. The first layer of Apoxi-Sculpt is drying nicely. I’m hoping I did a good job and will not have to apply much more. As you can see, in the areas where the glaze was missing I scribed in the ridges to match up with the edges. I also built up the missing parts […]
As promised, here is the vase I purchased yesterday. If you look at one side, you’d think, wow, gorgeous vase! Only eighteen dollars?? That must be a mistake, it should be $180.! Or more!
However, if you turn it around…Arrrggggg! That must have hurt! Not only is the vase cracked, but parts of the outer pottery […]
